2017 PGA Tour season

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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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Right now, the deal is for Pieters to get well heading into Thursday’s start of the Honda Classic at PGA Resort & Spa. After battling the flu and ear infection last week in Los Angeles, Pieters said he got a good night’s sleep Monday but still felt under the weather when he met with the media Tuesday.

“So you don't want to shake my hand,” he said. “I feel like I'm at 60% now.”

As he proved last week, he’s a dangerous player even at less than 100%. His runner-up finish at Riviera got him within 19 points of earning special temporary status on the PGA Tour, which would effectively lock up his card for 2018. While playing on both tours could be in his future, Pieters’ attention will be on the European Tour.

“My focus this year and next year, obviously with the Ryder Cup year, is in Europe,” he said. “I'd love to combine (the Tours) in the future, and we'll see what happens. But it's still, you know, it's only February. ...

Pieters aiming for both tours
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I didn't realize that he'd been sick, like WVC's post mentioned, but it was a tough week for Thomas at the Honda Classic. He finished Friday at +2 and missed the cut by two strokes.
 
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Wasn't sure where to put this, but does anyone have any golf course recommendations in the Atlanta / Athens, GA area? Going to be there next month and looking to play a few rounds..
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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Detry with a top 25 finish at the Tshwane Open, having a great start to his rookie season.

Pieters is in contention at the WCG Mexico, but it's going to be tough to catch Dustin and Justin the way they are playing. Also if anyone was watching yesterday, we saw vintage Phil Mickleson, hitting his driver all over the place and should have dropped 3 or 4 shots but instead escaped again and again, he's right in there as well.
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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Hot start for Thomas with 3 birdies in the first 4 holes but then he kind of stalled out, didn't birdie either par 5 which is crucial at these events. Still another high finish and he's got PGA tour status now & for next year so he can play both in the States and Europe now.
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar said:
Hot start for Thomas with 3 birdies in the first 4 holes but then he kind of stalled out, didn't birdie either par 5 which is crucial at these events. Still another high finish and he's got PGA tour status now & for next year so he can play both in the States and Europe now.
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Shot under 70 in every round, I think he was the only guy in the field to do that.
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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Pieters only managed a halve with Bubba so will not advance to the knockout rounds.

Meanwhile DA is tied for the lead in Puerto Rico. Brian Campbell also made the cut and will play the weekend.
 
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Austin CC is very television friendly. Some scenic holes and views.
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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DA WINS! First tour win since 2013, great to see him back on track after struggling for a few years. He's now exempt on tour for 2 years, will play in the Players and PGA Championship this season. :thumb:
 
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A great Illini fan and alum wins on PGA tour. Well done DA!:chief:

Love the O&B shout out attire.
 
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So nice to see O&B at the top of the leader board. Pour it on Pieters!!